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Write the difference between: (a) Actin | Class 11 Biology Chapter Locomotion and Movement, Locomotion and Movement NCERT Solutions

Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology - Chapter Locomotion and Movement. This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Exercise 1, Question 5: . With detailed answers and explanations for each chapter, students can strengthen their understanding and prepare confidently for exams. Ideal for CBSE and other board students, this resource will simplify your study experience.

Question 5:

Write the difference between:
(a) Actin and Myosin
(b) Red and White muscles
(c) Pectoral and Pelvic girdle

Answer:

(a) Actin and Myosin

	Actin		Myosin
1	Actin is a thin contractile protein.	1	Myosin is a thick contractile protein.
2.	It is present in light bands and is called an isotropic band. (I-band)	2	It is present in dark bands and is called an anisotropic band.(A-band)

(b) Red and White muscles

	Red muscle fibre		White muscle fibre
1	Red muscle fibres are thin and smaller in size.	1	White muscle fibres are thick and larger in size.
2	They are red in colour as they contain large amounts of myoglobin.	2	They are white in colour as they contain small amounts of myoglobin
3	They contain numerous mitochondria.	3	They contain less number of mitochondria.
4	They carry out slow and sustained contractions for a long period.	4	They carry out fast work for short duration.
5	They provide energy by aerobic respiration.	5	They provide energy by anaerobic respiration.

(c) Pectoral and Pelvic girdle

Pectoral girdle

Pelvic girdle

It is a skeletal support from where the forelimbs of vertebrates are attached.

It is a skeletal support form where the hind limbs of vertebrates are attached.

It is composed of two

Bones namely, clavicle or collar bones and scapula or shoulder bone.

It is composed of three bones, upper ileum, inner pubic, and ischium.

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Comments

Sayan
Mar 27, 2019

Myosin

Jass KT
Mar 17, 2019

Bio should be banned!!

Abhishek
Feb 10, 2018

Joints